Heroes without a country : America's betrayal of Joe Louis and Jesse Owens / Donald McRae.
| Author/creator | McRae, Donald, 1961- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition, uncorrected proof. |
| Publication | New York, NY : Ecco, [2002] |
| Copyright Date | ©2002 |
| Description | 389 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Dark stars (1935-1938). The race ; Track time ; The press gang ; The rivals ; When Jesse met Joe ; The fight ; August in Berlin ; Christmas in Havana ; King Joe -- Black days (1939-1981). Bums and clowns ; Soldier blues ; They always come back ; The diplomat and the fighter ; Under scrutiny ; Strung out ; Uncle Tom blues ; The desert -- Epilogue : memento. |
| Abstract | Explores the social and political impact of Jessie Owens and Joe Louis, the first African-American superstars of the sports world. |
| Digital Bookplate | Bookplate for Gene and Susan Roberts |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy gift of Gene and Susan Roberts, 2016. |
| Genre/form | Biography. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| ISBN | 006000228X |
| ISBN | 9780060002282 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | GV1132.L6 M36 | ✔ Available | Request Material |